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Apple announces forthcoming updates to AirTags firmware to address unwanted tracking, other concerns

Apple on Thursday announced that it will release updates to its AirTags tracking accessory with the purpose of cutting down on unwanted tracking. The updaTes will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]

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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.1 update

Apple on Monday released its macOS Monterey 12.1 update, and offers the following new features, fixes, and changes: Fix for desktop and screen saver appearing blank after selecting photos from the Photos library Fix for trackpad issue in which the device could become unresponsive to taps or clicks Fix for external displays possibly not charging […]

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Apple launches Digital Legacy tool, allows users access to Apple ID accounts of deceased friends and family

Apple has recently released a Digital Legacy tool, which allows users to request access to a deceased friend or family member’s Apple ID account. If you’re the legacy contact for someone who’s passed away, you can request access to their account as well as have the Activation Lock removed from their devices. Users will need […]

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AirTags zero-Day bug located that could offer access to Apple ID password

This is why updates exist. A security researcher has located a zero-day bug that could potentially allow an attacker to steal your Apple ID password from your AirTag: Apple’s “Lost Mode” allows a user to mark their Airtag as missing if they have misplaced it. This generates a unique https://found.apple.com page, which contains the Airtag’s serial number, […]

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Sony offers six month free Apple TV+ trial for PlayStation 5 owners

This is a pretty nice deal if you’re somehow able to get your mitts on a PlayStation 5. Apple and Sony are partnering to offer PlayStation 5 owners a six month trial of Apple TV+. The offer can be redeemed between July 22, 2021 and July 22, 2022. After the trial period is over the […]